Shovels & Rope On World Cafe
The Charleston, S.C., duo gets back to writing great songs on its new album, Little Seeds. Hear a conversation and performance.
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Bon Iver's Long-Awaited '22, A Million' Is Here
After weeks of anticipation fueled by cryptic imagery, Justin Vernon and company have finally released the first Bon Iver album in five years.
Songs We Love: Gillian Welch, 'Dry Town (Demo)'
Welch celebrates Revival's 20th anniversary with a two-disc set of unreleased songs. "I have always learned more from other artists' imperfect works than from their masterpieces," she says.
Hear Solange's Bold And Beautiful 'A Seat At The Table'
Solange calls her new album "a project on identity, empowerment, independence, grief and healing." It's a floating melange of R&B, bold in its quiet and understated sounds, bolder in its message.
Joshua Bell & Jeremy Denk: Tiny Desk Concert
Two A-list classical artists work up a sweat as they revel in the tender and turbulent music of Brahms and Schumann.
Watch Norah Jones Perform 'Flipside' Live In The Studio
The song is from the jazz and pop singer-songwriter's new album, Day Breaks. Here, Jones and her band play it live at KCRW.
Lucius On Mountain Stage
The band, led by singers Holly Laessig and Jess Wolfe, performs live in West Virginia.
Songs We Love: Empire of the Sun, 'To Her Door'
"When you've got the undeniable, magical aura of Doctor Buckingham, things blossom." The Australian synth duo gets a lush assist from the Fleetwood Mac guitarist on its breezy new song.
First Listen: Helado Negro, 'Private Energy'
The latest album by musician Roberto Lange mixes his unmistakable keyboard sounds with stripped-down dance beats and lyrics waiting to be assigned a narrative from your own life.
First Listen: Phish, 'Big Boat'
The band's 13th album feels like a tonal sequel to 2014's terrific Fuego, thanks to a balanced ear for Phish's on-stage exuberance and sonic cohesion.